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Rotary Shaft Seals in the mining industry
May 2022
The objective of a rotary shaft seal is to prevent the leakage of oil, grease, and other fluids while also keeping environmental contaminants out. Nowhere is this more important than in the mining industry where vehicles and equipment are generally sealing oil but exposed to the environment.
Why use Rotary Shaft Seals in Wind Energy Applications
March 2022
The Wind Energy Industry continues to find new ways to increase the lifetime and reliability of wind turbines.
As wind energy moves to larger, lighter-weight turbines located in harsh and remote locations, service life and reliability have grown increasingly more important.
Why use PCTFE in the Semi-Conductor Industry?
September 2021
At Fluorocarbon, we supply critical components used in sophisticated chip-processing equipment to Semicon OEM’s across the world.
A guide to Machining PEEK
August 2021
Used in hostile environments, PEEK is a high strength alternative to ferrous materials. It exhibits very low smoke and toxic gas emissions whilst carrying a V-0 flammability rating.
PTFE vs PFA
December 2020
Fluoropolymers share several unique properties which make them suitable for use in the automotive, aerospace, oil and gas and medical industries.
PTFE, PFA and FEP are the most well-known and common fluoroplastics. So what, exactly, are their differences?
PTFE vs PCTFE
November 2020
The difference between PTFE and PCTFE is mainly in the chemical structure. The addition of one Chlorine atom in place of one Fluorine atom leads to a massive change in its properties and application.
PTFE vs PEEK
November 2020
High-Performance Plastic are distinguished primarily by their temperature stability, but also their mechanical properties.
Often chosen for applications requiring good chemical resistance, performance at high temperatures, low coefficient of friction and high strength they can be found in many demanding applications across a variety of industries such as Oil & Gas, Aerospace, Nuclear and Chemical, but how do you decide which material has the properties required for your specific application?
Materials for energised seals and bearing strips
August 2020
Materials for energised seals and bearing strips.
Our extensive resources enable us to offer unrivalled experience of PTFE materials technology when applied to sealing systems.
What is a Slide Bearing?
July 2020
A common problem with structures can be that due to a result of thermal, seismic, or differential force, the structure can end up moving. To counter this movement Slide Bearings are introduced into the structure.
